63% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bearsden
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Bearsden Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bearsden, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bearsden
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bearsden.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@bearsdengolfclub.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Thorn Rd, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 4BP, UK
Course Description
Bearsden Golf Club is a historic golf club located on the north side of Glasgow, offering a fine 9-hole course as part of a major development project. The club, founded in 1891, is investing in a new larger course designed by Graeme Webster of Niblick Design, with a vision to become the finest 9-hole layout in the UK. It provides a welcoming atmosphere for members and visitors, with facilities at the Clubhouse, and ongoing events, junior programs, and social activities. The club emphasizes community involvement, youth participation through junior camps, and competitive events such as the Gents Club Championship, all within Bearsden, Glasgow.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Links
Opened
1891
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bearsden, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Temporary Course Phase 1
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:You will repeatedly face quick precision tests on par threes and short par fours where small misses spike bogey risks on an even front-to-back layout.
R
Red Temporary Course Phase 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 624124 yards3771 metersCR 59.8Bogey 78.6Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.3 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.3 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 140 | 163 | 195 | 312 | 138 | 309 | 122 | 338 | 2062 | 345 | 140 | 163 | 195 | 312 | 138 | 309 | 122 | 338 | 2062 | 4124 |
W
White Temporary Course Phase 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 624640 yards4243 metersCR 62.2Bogey 82.0Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 41.0 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 41.0 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 185 | 163 | 206 | 398 | 156 | 327 | 137 | 373 | 2320 | 375 | 185 | 163 | 206 | 398 | 156 | 327 | 137 | 373 | 2320 | 4640 |
Y
Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 624282 yards3915 metersCR 60.6Bogey 79.8Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.9 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 150 | 163 | 201 | 319 | 149 | 319 | 131 | 364 | 2141 | 345 | 150 | 163 | 201 | 319 | 149 | 319 | 131 | 364 | 2141 | 4282 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bearsden
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion16%
Precision13%
63% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bearsden
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bearsden. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started65% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
76% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
55% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion27%
Precision14%
66% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Set sights, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion20%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Red Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
64% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
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Get Started45% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
35% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control19%
Precision14%
64% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
78% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Scoring13%
55% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Aim15%
65% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Aim19%
50% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
56% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim22%
Precision14%
58% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control26%
Visualization19%
19% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
19% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
19% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
41% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started69% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
79% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Precision16%
78% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
70% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
71% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
76% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White Temporary Course Phase 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bearsden
Get answers to common questions about playing Bearsden and what to expect.
How difficult is Bearsden for mid-handicap golfers?
Bearsden is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 62.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bearsden?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4382 yards. The back tees extend to 4640.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bearsden?
With a course rating of 62.2 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bearsden and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4640.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bearsden and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Bearsden strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 107.0 and yardage reaching 4640.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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